US Bridges

SH 289 over Johnston Creek

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.60 MI S of Parker Road · Structure no. 180430009105040

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
33,476
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 289 over Johnston Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 289 over Johnston Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 70 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 33,476 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,866 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 289
CrossesJohnston Creek
Location0.60 MI S of Parker Road
RouteState Highway 289
StateTexas
Coordinates33.03329, -96.79475
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,476 (2020)
Projected traffic46,866 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 289 over Johnston Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SH 289 over Johnston Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 289 over Johnston Creek carry?

About 33,476 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 289 over Johnston Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns SH 289 over Johnston Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.